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New York Roofing Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your roofing contractor license in New York. Last updated 2026. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$200
Bond Required
$20,000
License Details
License Name Home Improvement Contractor License
Issuing Authority NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs / Local Jurisdictions
Exam Required No
Bond Amount $20,000
GL Insurance $1,000,000 GL
Workers Comp Varies
Initial Fee $200
Renewal Fee $200
Renewal Period biennial
CE Required no
CE Hours 0
Reciprocity States None listed
Experience Required 0
Note: New York has no statewide roofing contractor license. NYC requires a Home Improvement Contractor license ($200, biennial). Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties have their own licensing requirements. Local permits required everywhere.

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